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Okay. Thank you for your post. Could you expound a little? I think I understand this point of view, though. Its not as extreme as saying simply "Conscription is slavery", but I don't believe that the government/ public service is served working fields... of course, I may be incorrect. I also...

Apologies to everyone... I was very tired when I posted last! Please disregard.

California Girl has a similar position this is what my reply to her was, "That [the lessening of troop quality] is my biggest reservation about saying that conscription would be advantageous. I have grown up in a military community and am planning to pursue a military career and certainly don't...

:clap2: Would a Hallelujah be inappropriate? :) Those in the armed forces give up certain rights. Military personnel relinquish some of their rights so that all Americans will have rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. If you are willing to exercise the rights won by our armed...

P.S. Sorry about the tiny text. It is really annoying and was entirely accidental. :lol:

In many countries that have conscription, it is only for a period of one to two years. If a conscript declares that they oppose the military and/or war they are simply required to serve the government in a different way or are assigned to a post that is not directly involved with war or...

That is my biggest reservation about saying that conscription would be advantageous. I have grown up in a military community and am planning to pursue a military career and certainly don't want to have to deal with unmotivated military personnel. Do you think that perhaps it would be best if the...

When answering please consider economics, social aspects, politics, etc. I believe it would be beneficial, but would really like to hear other's views on this. Your opinion would be most helpful if you are not affiliated with the military, but any thoughts are most appreciated! Thanks! :eusa_pray: